. >> karen, we heard from paul ryan, competing with the president, attempting to, where is mitt romney? >> he is down in new hampshire for the next couple days, diana, campaign says he is starting debate prep with ohio senator rob portman playing president obama in their debate sessions. everybody thought he was down, media following him, up there, thought he was down. then turned up at a boat marina, and ann romney on a jet ski. like any american trying to enjoy last days of summer not on the campaign trail. some think this may bea missed taunt to got out there and get the spotlight while democrats party in charlotte. >> of course, numbers so close, october debats are going to be critical for both side. all right, abc's karen travers live for ussen charlotte. thank you, karen. >>> coverage of the convention continues later on this half-hour with a look at the candidates wives and their impact on voters. tonight join diane sawyer and george stephanopoulos for complete coverage from charlotte, abc news live special at 10:00 eastern time. >>> switching gears now, wet remnants of isaac dr